New MBP and transferring software

I've just ordered a new MBP w/ retina and want to transfer all my sofware to the new computer from my older MBP. Will migration assistant move software as well as files or only files to the new computer. Is there an easy way to move my software (office 2011, aperture and CS3) to the new computer?

I would have both your new and your old computer on the same network, via Ethernet cables, and when you first start-up your new machine elect to use Migration Assistant to tranfer everything from your old machine to the new. It will transfer you user data, your settings, your apps - everything except the 'old' system files. I've used this technique a number of times with no problems. It's what MA is supposed to be used for and works quite well.
Good luck,
Clinton

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